Advanced Practitioner - Family Safeguarding

Leaders in Care; Margate; Hybrid; GBP 69,000; Full time

Job summary

A local authority in the Channel Islands is seeking an experienced social worker for a permanent Advanced Practitioner role in the safeguarding service. This position offers a competitive salary of £68,437.82 with the potential for increases, plus £5,000 in relocation support. The role includes hybrid working options and a focus on supporting social workers' well-being. Interested candidates should submit their CVs to the provided email.

Benefits

£5,000 relocation support

Supportive management team

Hybrid working options

Close-knit team

Qualifications

• Statutory role requiring a qualification in social work.
• Registration with Social Work England is mandatory.

Responsibilities

• Join the safeguarding service as an Advanced Practitioner.
• Provide support to social workers in the council.
• Manage a manageable caseload.

Skills

Social work qualification

Registration to Social Work England

Job description

Overview

Outside IR35 | Senior Support | Manageable Caseload | Relocation Paid

Looking for a fresh start and open to relocating for 2026?

We’re working with a highly rated local authority in the Channel Islands (based on great feedback from current social workers) to help them find an experienced social worker to join the service as an Advanced Prac in the safefguarding service.

This is a permanent role offering a competitive salary of £68,437.82, with room for this to increase in your first year. You’ll be joining a supportive and friendly council that puts its social workers first—with a focus on flexible working and a healthy work-life balance, allowing you the platform to do your best work.

What’s on offer:

• £68,437.82 starting salary, with the chance to increase in year one
• Outside IR35 (keep more of your earnings! 20% tax!)
• £5,000 relocation support & Up to £5000 for assistance with the move
• Supportive, hands-on management team
• Regular reflective supervision
• Hybrid and flexible working options
• A close-knit and welcoming team

Whether it’s the scenic island life or a chance to join a team that truly values its social workers, this could be the change you’re looking for.

As this is a statutory role, you do require a social work qualification & registration to Social Work England.

Interested? Send your CV to [e-mail] or give Chris a call on 0161 240 7897 to chat more about this role or explore other opportunities.